vinyl
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vinyls
Sense 1
The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Containing the vinyl radical.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Made of polyvinyl chloride.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vinyl” mean?
The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
Is “vinyl” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.